Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Box Hill Vertical KM is a guided trail run organized by Running Adventures in Box Hill, near Dorking, Surrey. The route covers about 12.5 miles and targets roughly 1000 meters of elevation gain, designed to gain height in a short distance. Runners pass through woodland, heathland and open fields, wi..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham, known as the Snow Globe Gallop, is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, with options to complete distances from a m..

Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a winter trail challenge in Otley, West Yorkshire. Entrants choose from 12, 19 or 32 miles, with climbs of about 1,700, 2,200 and 3,400 feet respectively. The route is a changing mystery each year, with the slowest runners starting first and others ordered by pace f..

Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon is a trail running event at the Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Aberkenfig, near Tondu, Bridgend (CF32 9BZ). The course blends an 8-mile “Hateful Eight” segment with roughly five more miles of mud, water and a hill-heavy forest section for a half-marathon..

The MTC GLAISTIG is a 31-mile ultrarun from the Traquair Arms Hotel in Innerleithen to Travelodge Edinburgh Airport. It runs as Day 2 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge and is part of SCOTIA, a nine-day Scotland-wide series. The route passes through Peebles, West Linton, and Currie, with abo..

MTC NUCKELAVEE is a 41-mile ultra from Travelodge Edinburgh Airport to Travelodge Perth, on the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge route. It also serves as Day 3 of the nine-day SCOTIA end-to-end series, linking Edinburgh to Perth with checkpoints at Rosyth, Kelty and Milnathort along the way. The..

MTC Grimalkin is a 34-mile ultramarathon from Travelodge Perth to the Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry. It is Day 4 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge and Day 4 of the SCOTIA series, with runners sharing the route. The course ascends about 3,126 ft and descends 2,806 ft across four checkpoint..

MTC Beithir is a 39-mile ultra race running from Forces Manor in Kingussie to Travelodge Inverness, Scotland. It forms Day 6 of SCOTIA—the nine-day Mount to Coast End to End Challenge—and is part of the Myths & Legends of Scotia series. The course covers roughly 38.5 miles with check-points at Boat..

Mount to Coast SELKIE is a 42-mile ultramarathon in Scotland, starting at the Eagle Hotel in Dornoch and finishing at Inver Caravan Park near Dunbeath. It is Day 8 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge and also part of SCOTIA, a nine-day Scotland-wide series. The route includes about 3,880 ft o..

The Mount to Coast KELPIE is a 38-mile ultramarathon run from Inver Caravan Park in Dunbeath to John O’Groats, Scotland. New for 2027, it forms Day 9 of SCOTIA and is part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge. Runners pass through Lybster and Wick with three check-points before finishing at Jo..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Trail Weekend 2027 is a thrilling trail running event set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting from Horton in Ribblesdale. Participants stay at the 3 Peaks Bunkroom, conveniently located on the route. The main challenge on Saturday covers 24 miles (38.6 km..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a running event held in the Black Country region near Birmingham. Organized by StuWeb Events Ltd., the race covers the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. While specific details about the course and atmosphere are not provided, the event typically attr..

MTC Boggart is a UK running event organized by Ultra Running Ltd, taking place on a route from Gretna Green to Penrith (DG16 5JB). The event page outlines entry options, including MTC Boggart plus race t-shirt and hi-viz jacket, a standard MTC Boggart entry, and a deferment option to 2027. It is reg..

MTC Albion is a 13-day endurance ultra, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. The route runs from Gretna Green to Lands End, totaling about 503 miles with daily legs typically in the 30s to 40s miles. The event enforces a 4 mph minimum pace and a 22:00 curfew, with a maximum of 20..

MTC Black Anise is a 38-mile ultra from Lancaster to Wigan, the third day of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge (England – Albion). The course follows the same route as the MTC JOGLE but with shorter daily distances. Finisher rewards include a bespoke Black Anise medal and, for winners, a troph..

The MTC Blue Caps is a 36-mile ultra from Premier Inn Wigan North to The Swan at Tarporley, taking place as Day 4 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge. The course follows the MTC JOGLE route but with shorter daily distances and runs alongside competitors in the 13-day MTC Albion event. All fin..

The MTC Will-o-the-Wisp is a challenging 54-mile ultramarathon held in the UK, running from Liskeard to Truro. This long-distance event offers runners a unique opportunity to experience a demanding course through scenic Cornish landscapes. Organized by Ultra Running Ltd, the race emphasizes enduranc..